Did Jesus ever mention Paul?

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Did Jesus ever mention Paul?

No, Paul (Saul of Tarsus to the Jews) didn’t become a relevant character till some time after Jesus ascended. Although Jesus did appear to him in the vision on the road to Damascus, and mentioned him in a vision to Ananias (Acts 9:1–18).

What did Jesus say about his followers?

Jesus said, “I am among you as one who serves” (Luke 22:27). In another instance Jesus teaches that if a follower wants to be great, then that follower needs to take the position of a servant.

Why was Paul considered an apostle?

In Galatians, Paul said he received a vision of the resurrected Jesus, who commissioned him to be the Apostle to the gentiles. Paul’s call to be the Apostle to the gentiles was shocking because, as he freely admits, he had previously persecuted the church of God.

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How did Jesus demonstrate followership?

Jesus considered Himself a follower. His purpose on the planet was to perfectly follow the will of the Father. Paul teaches that Jesus’ fulfillment of the will of God required humility before the Father, and obedience to the Father’s will, even when that meant His own death.

What does the Bible say about following the example of Jesus?

“If we are to follow the example of Christ and walk in his footsteps, we must seek to do the same things after the pattern he set.”

Why do we need to follow Jesus?

Jesus Christ is our light and life. When we follow Jesus, we grow stronger and become more like Him. We should remember Him and follow Him like sunflowers follow the sun across the sky. Following His light and example will bring us joy, happiness, and peace, even if things around us are hard.

Where is the apostle Paul buried?

Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura, Rome, Italy
Paul the Apostle/Place of burial

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In what year was Paul converted?

There is clearly some time between the crucifixion and Paul’s conversion, so if you choose a later date for the crucifixion, you are pushed to a later date for Paul’s conversion. This is based on the material provided in Acts and in Paul’s letters. The consensus date is 33–36 AD.